Asian Journal of Home Science (June, 2010) Vol. 5 No. 1 : 170-175 Research Paper : Dying art of Punjabi jutti in PRABHJOT KAUR AND RUBY JOSEPH Accepted : May, 2010

ABSTRACT Patiala, the cultural window of has gorgeous works to offer in the form of ostentations- and colorful ornamented Punjabi Jutti. This study is an attempt to find out the present status of Punjabi Jutti of Patiala, changes and problems faced by the Jutti makers. Data were collected by See end of the article for interview cum survey method from 100 shoe makers in and around Patiala. Data were analyzed and authors’ affiliations tabulated. With modernization and machines taking over most manufacturing activities, Punjabi Jutti has undergone lot of changes in raw materials, colour, ornamentation products and procedures, Correspondence to: threads, price and manufacturing process. Different problems faced by shoemaker community of PRABHJOT KAUR Patiala are high cost of raw material, shortage of skilled labour, no direct export of Jutti, decrease in Department of Extension demand and bad financial conditions of the workers. Government has tried to revitalize this dying art Education, Punjab by opening CRC, Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in Patiala under United Agricultural University, Development Programme but consistent efforts made by them has not reaped results as expected. (PUNJAB) Hence, it is important to recognize, admire and buy these “exquisite pieces of art” and encourage the INDIA Jutti makers.

Key words : Changes, Problems, Remedies, Punjabi Jutti

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